Honduras (Period 3)

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Latin America Independence

Key Events
  • After Napoleon replaced Fernand VII with his brother, the tension between Tegucigalpa & Comayagua helped fuel the break away from Spain.
  • The Central American Congress was formed, but after a brief alliance with Mexico, it was dissolved.
  • Honduras claimed independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. (Alex)
  • In 1823, the first president of Honduras, Manuel Jose Arce, was elected. (Alex)
  • In 1830, Fransisco Morazan was elected as the second president. (Alex)
  • Jose Cecilio de Valle was voted into office in 1834, but died before he could govern so Morazan claimed the title again. (Alex)
Napoleon Effect?
  • Napoleon replaced the Spanish king with his brother, and due to the domino effect, caused the beginning of Honduras.
  • Napoleon started to heavily tax the Spanish, which threatened the cattle industry of Honduras. (Alex)
Social/Ethnic Group Leaders
  • Francisco Morazan (aka the George Washington of Central America)
  • Jose Cecilio del Valle
  • Manuel Jose Arce
  • Tegucigalpa and the Comayagua. (Alex)
  • Spanish. (Alex)
  • The Liberals and the Conservatives. (Alex)
Primary Leaders?
  • Arce was voted president, but then Morazan came into the picture
  • Morazan overthrew Arce & established himself as president
Role of Armed Conflict
  • None, unless there was weaponary used in the Tegucigalpa/ Conayagua conflict that the text failed to inform us of
Liberal Reforms?
  • The forming of the Central American Congress (CAC)
  • The CAC dissolved and allowed the states to become independent countries

Worked on by: Ashley Whiteman
Also worked on by: Alex Hernandez
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